Lehigh County Law Library

Reminder: The Law Library is closed on Monday 9/7 for Labor Day.Reminder: The Law Library is closed on Monday 9/7 for Labor Day.

Another Article about the eviction moratorium.

Here's a link to a new article from CNET detailing the CDC eviction Moratorium.

Looking for the text of the recent CDC's eviction moratorium order? It is here and should be posted in the Federal Register on 9/4. How this will affect evictions in Pennsylvania remains to be seen. The CDC order is for payment and Covid related reasons only. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.f/2020-19654.pdf

The Law Library has resumed posting prior book editions on the Lehigh County Public Surplus Auction website. Check the Website link on the County webpage for recent postings. Additional books will be posted as publishers replace last year's editions, so check often for additional titles.

More about Rent and Mortgage Assistance.

Important news about evictions and foreclosures in Pennsylvania.

On July 1, 2020, the Law Library will be open for walk-in service. Our doors will be open between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Outgoing Circulation will begin July 6, 2020. In order to keep our patrons and staff safe, many changes will be made to the way the Law Library operates. Please read the new Protocol below. Additional changes will be made if new challenges arise. The Law Library will still be able to help you remotely. In light of the ongoing concerns and changing guidelines and policies regarding COVID-19, we ask that you contact the Law Library directly via telephone at 610-782-3385 or email [email protected] for the latest information about available service, PC appointments and the most up-to-date Law Library protocols. Call or email FIRST, to determine if you can avoid the trip to the Law Library.

The Main Law Library phone number, 610-782-3385 is back in service!! If we do not answer during business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, please leave a message and someone will call you back as soon as possible. The Law Library is still operating remotely. In-person service will resume in July.

The main law library phone number is not working correctly. We have been working with IT on it. If you want to contact us, email circdesk_ws @ lehighcounty.org. No spaces of course. We are still providing services remotely, but someone is in the Law Library during normal courthouse hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.

The Law Library will remain closed to the general public through June, while still offering most services remotely. Please read the entire statement in the photos for more information.

Westlaw Edge is available at your home or office to Lehigh County Law Library patrons through the link below. The free trial period has been extended to provide 20 hours of research over 45 days to Law Library patrons before June 30. Please Message the Law Library and ask for Instructions to extend the free trial to 45 days.

We may still be able to help you! While physically closed, the Law Library is providing electronic document delivery service and internet reference through Facebook Messenger and the email link in the Law Library section of the Coronavirus page on www.lcccpa.org. While you can send a message 24/7, responses will be made Monday through Friday business hours.

Important links from The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Date changes in Pennsylvania.